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Must Read Article: Researchers Crack Codes for Lithium, 12 hrs, 22 mins ago

This is really exciting news about bipolar disorder treatment. I haven’t heard anything new treatment wise in a long time! I take lithium and had ECT in 2010, so I found this incredibly interesting
Perfect Chaos: Helping My Daughter Survive Bipolar Disorder - Huffington 13 hrs, 3 mins ago

In a memory from the not so faraway past, I am standing in the hallway outside the locked entry to psychiatric Unit C, removing the strings from my daughter's sweatpants
Off-Label Use Of Antipsychotic Medications 20 hrs, 12 mins ago

Reducing the non-FDA-approved use of antipsychotic drugs may be a way to save money while having little effect on patient care, according to a Penn State College of Medicine study
Antidepressant impact in bipolar depression masked by use in severe 16 May 2012

Antidepressants are frequently used to treat bipolar disorder depression, typically in more severe cases, which may underlie the poorer responses and high rates of mood switching in patients given antidepressants, conclude Spanish scientists
Blog about Mental Health Day: The Bipolar Denial Dichotomy 16 May 2012

The Bipolar Denial Dichotomy This picture really shows what it’s like to deal with a person who has poorly managed bipolar disorder
Complementary resistive switching in tantalum oxide-based resistive memory devices 16 May 2012

Yuchao Yang, Patrick Sheridan, and Wei Lu Complementary resistive switches (CRS) are considered as a potential solution for the sneak path problem in large-scale integration of passive crossbar resistive memory arrays

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Bipolar resistance effect observed in CdSe quantum-dots dominated structure of 16 May 2012

In this study, we report our new finding of bipolar resistance effect (BRE) in quantum dots (QDs)-embedded structure of Zn/CdSe/Si
Multimedia Release -- New 3-Minute Screen for Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar 16 May 2012

BETHESDA, Md., May 16, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getting the answer to a simple question -- "Whats My M3" -- gives you a number to help you and your primary care physician better understand and manage your overall health
Does Your Partner Have Bipolar Disorder? 16 May 2012

Group Coaching Calls for Partners of People with Bipolar Disorder The Bipolar Disorder 101 coaching call was a great success with over 100 participants
David Feherty 'much stronger' after battles with illness, addiction 16 May 2012

...Dallas resident, who takes daily medications to deal with diagnoses of clinical depression and bipolar disorder
Court to hear appeal of dismissal of Pa.'s Risperdal lawsuit 16 May 2012

...Pharmaceuticals produces Risperdal, which is approved for use in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Fast Nonnegative Matrix/Tensor Factorization Based on Low-Rank Approximation 16 May 2012

Nonnegative matrix factorization (NMF) algorithms often suffer from slow convergence speed due to the nonnegativity constraints, especially for large-scale problems

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Brain Structure Affected By Psychiatric Medications 1 week ago

It is increasingly recognized that chronic psychotropic drug treatment may lead to structural remodeling of the brain.
$1.6 billion just isn't enough 9 May 2012

Pharmaceutical giant Abbott Labs notes that its 2011 Global Citizenship report online "features videos, photos and examples of how we continue to redefine corporate and social responsibility across our four citizenship priorities: Innovating for the Future, Enhancing Access, Supporting Patients and Consumers, and Safeguarding the Environment.
Bipolar Disorder Symptoms May Begin in Teen Years [STUDY] 9 May 2012

The number of teenagers who have experienced mania -- a hallmark of bipolar disorder -- is close to the number of adults estimated to have the mood disorder, suggesting that for many the condition begins during adolescence, according to a new study.
Attorney general announces settlement 8 May 2012

McDaniel said Tuesday that Abbot will pay Arkansas a total of $3.03 million as part of a $1
Psychiatric medication effects on brain structure 8 May 2012

It is increasingly recognized that chronic psychotropic drug treatment may lead to structural remodeling of the brain.
US drug company in $1.6bn payout 8 May 2012

A US drug company has agreed to pay out $1.6bn after improperly marketing a mood-stabilising drug in a settlement thought to be the largest of its kind involving a single drug.

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Antidepressant impact in bipolar depression masked by use in severe cases 16 May 2012

Antidepressants are frequently used to treat bipolar disorder depression, typically in more severe cases, which may underlie the poorer responses and high rates of mood switching in patients given antidepressants, conclude Spanish scientists. (Source: MedWire News - Psychiatry)
Complementary resistive switching in tantalum oxide-based resistive memory devices 16 May 2012

Yuchao Yang, Patrick Sheridan, and Wei Lu Complementary resistive switches (CRS) are considered as a potential solution for the sneak path problem in large-scale integration of passive crossbar resistive memory arrays. A typical CRS is composed of two bipolar memory cells that are connected anti-serially
Bipolar resistance effect observed in CdSe quantum-dots dominated structure of Zn/CdSe/Si 16 May 2012

In this study, we report our new finding of bipolar resistance effect (BRE) in quantum dots (QDs)-embedded structure of Zn/CdSe/Si. This effect features a remarkable linear resistance change and an enhanced BRE when a laser moves along the surface of the structure. The results show that the
Multimedia Release -- New 3-Minute Screen for Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD Provides ONE Number to Show Mental Health Risk 16 May 2012

BETHESDA, Md., May 16, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getting the answer to a simple question -- "Whats My M3" -- gives you a number to help you and your primary care physician better understand and manage your overall health. WhatsMyM3 is a breakthrough, multi-diagnostic mental health screen designed to detect early signs of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Fast Nonnegative Matrix/Tensor Factorization Based on Low-Rank Approximation 16 May 2012

Nonnegative matrix factorization (NMF) algorithms often suffer from slow convergence speed due to the nonnegativity constraints, especially for large-scale problems. Low-rank approximation methods such as principle component analysis (PCA) are widely used in matrix factorizations to suppress noise, reduce computational complexity and memory requirements
Paternal age effect on age of onset in bipolar I disorder is mediated by sex and family history 16 May 2012

In conclusion, in our sample increasing paternal age lowered the onset of BPI selectively, the effect being related to the female sex and FH‐type. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics)

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Antifungal Drugs and Psych Meds - Watch for Interactions 15 May 2012

My doctor prescribed an oral antifungal drug, Clotrimazole Troche, for me after diagnosing me with thrush
All About Psychotic Symptoms 14 May 2012

Whether it's something as mild as seeing a koala on your dresser (a hallucination) or as serious as being sure your spouse is trying to kill you (a paranoid delusion), psychosis is always a serious problem
A Boy and a Bear: Teaching Children to Calm Down 14 May 2012

A Boy and a Bear, written by Lori Lite and illustrated by M. Hartigan, is a book that will entertain children while effortlessly teaching them how to calm down using a breathing technique
Queenie's Quest - A bipolar life from chaos to control 13 May 2012

Guest author Debra got the nickname Queenie from her six younger siblings because they said she was bossy
Author Michael Janflone on Pharmacists, Drug Addiction, And the Culture of Automatic Medicating 12 May 2012

Michael Janflone's book Long Sleeved Summers is a gripping look at the stresses and temptations he faced as a young pharmacist that led him into drug addiction
Hateful Feedback: "It's not the meds, it's YOUR fault you're fat" 11 May 2012

Back in 2010 I posted a blog called Bipolar Disorder, Meds and Blood Sugar. In it I talked about my situation, having gained a total of 80 pounds from various psych meds and developing diabetes as a result

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Must Read Article: Researchers Crack Codes for Lithium, Electroshock 12 hrs, 22 mins ago

This is really exciting news about bipolar disorder treatment. I haven’t heard anything new treatment wise in a long time! I take lithium and had ECT in 2010, so I found this incredibly interesting
Blog about Mental Health Day: The Bipolar Denial Dichotomy 16 May 2012

The Bipolar Denial Dichotomy This picture really shows what it’s like to deal with a person who has poorly managed bipolar disorder
Does Your Partner Have Bipolar Disorder? 16 May 2012

Group Coaching Calls for Partners of People with Bipolar Disorder The Bipolar Disorder 101 coaching call was a great success with over 100 participants
Get it Done When You’re Depressed…. in the car 1 week ago

Get it Done When You’re Depressed I had an idea today- and I can’t believe I didn’t think of it before
Bipolar Disorder: True or False 6 May 2012

True or false? It’s estimated that 4-6 % of the US population has bipolar disorder
Bipolar Happens! is on the Kindle. Practically for Free! 5 May 2012

Bipolar Happens! is on the Kindle. Practically for Free! My book Bipolar Happens! 35 Tips and Tricks to Manage Bipolar Disorder started my writing career

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Research explores the positives of bipolar disorder 2 weeks ago

The problems of living with bipolar disorder have been well documented, but a new study has captured the views of those who also report highly-valued, positive experiences of living with the condition.
Evidence of familial vulnerability for epilepsy and psychosis 2 May 2012

Although the two disorders may seem dissimilar, epilepsy and psychosis are associated
Body clocks may hold key for treatment of bipolar disorder 13 March 2012

Scientists have gained insight into why lithium salts are effective at treating bipolar disorder in what could lead to more targeted therapies with fewer side-effects.
Does Borna disease virus cause mental illness? 31 January 2012

Over the past 30 years, numerous studies have linked Borna disease virus with mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder and dementia, but study results have been inconsistent
PCE in drinking water linked to an increased risk of mental illness, study suggests 20 January 2012

The solvent tetrachloroethylene (PCE) widely used in industry and to dry clean clothes is a neurotoxin known to cause mood changes, anxiety, and depression in people who work with it
Schizophrenia diagnosis associated with progressive brain changes among adolescents 2 January 2012

Adolescents diagnosed with schizophrenia and other psychoses appear to show greater decreases in gray matter volume and increases in cerebrospinal fluid in the frontal lobe compared to healthy adolescents without a diagnosis of psychosis, according to a new report.

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Off-Label Use Of Antipsychotic Medications 20 hrs, 12 mins ago

Reducing the non-FDA-approved use of antipsychotic drugs may be a way to save money while having little effect on patient care, according to a Penn State College of Medicine study
New Genetic Findings: Gifts Of The MAGI In Schizophrenia And Bipolar Disorder 14 May 2012

These findings are not about the classic story of gift-giving, although the MAGI genes (officially named membrane associated guanylate kinase, WW and PDZ domain containing proteins) do influence brain function in important ways
Brain Structure Affected By Psychiatric Medications 1 week ago

It is increasingly recognized that chronic psychotropic drug treatment may lead to structural remodeling of the brain
Broadening Bipolar Disorder Criteria Could Do More Harm Than Good For Patients 3 weeks ago

A Rhode Island Hospital psychiatrist and researcher explains the negative impact of broadening the diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder in the upcoming Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)
2nd Generation Anti-Psychotic Drugs Publication Bias 4 weeks ago

According to a study published in PLoS Medicine, trials of second-generation anti-psychotic drugs, i
Circadian Rhythm May Hold Key For Treatment Of Bipolar Disorder 1 week ago

Scientists have gained insight into why lithium salts are effective at treating bipolar disorder in what could lead to more targeted therapies with fewer side-effects

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International Bipolar Foundation Hosts Rancho Santa Fe YSL Fashion Event 1 week ago

Dedicated to curing Bipolar Disorder, the International Bipolar Foundation is hosting a private invitation Yves St
Bipolar Disorder Has Its Upside, Patients Say 9 May 2012

The problems that come with bipolar disorder are well-known, however, some people with the condition feel lucky to have it.
Bipolar symptoms may begin in teen years 8 May 2012

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of teenagers who have experienced mania -- a hallmark of bipolar disorder -- is close to the number of adults estimated to have the mood disorder, suggesting that for many the condition begins during adolescence, according to a new study
New Book Helps Readers Find Order in Disorder 3 May 2012

Author diagnosed with bipolar disorder pens new inspirational book, “Mind Over Medicine”Murray, UT (PRWEB) May 03, 2012 In the 2001 Academy Award-winning film, “A Beautiful Mind,” Russell Crowe played Nobel Prize-winner John Nash, a brilliant mathematician suffering from paranoid schizophrenia
Runaway Mind Radio Show Announces Upcoming Show Dedicated to Families Living with Bipolar Disorder 30 April 2012

Saturday May 19, in honor of mental health awareness month, Radio Show host Maggie Reese will dedicate the entire show to families living with Bipolar Disorder
New Memoir Helps People Suffering with Bipolar Disorder 30 April 2012

Robert Lee Trent shares his story of triumph despite the hardships he encountered

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Perfect Chaos: Helping My Daughter Survive Bipolar Disorder - Huffington Post 13 hrs, 3 mins ago

In a memory from the not so faraway past, I am standing in the hallway outside the locked entry to psychiatric Unit C, removing the strings from my daughter's sweatpants
Supreme Court Rejects Case of Former Sailor With Stress Disorder - New York Times Blogs 14 May 2012

The former sailor, Osborn Miranda, had argued that his guilty plea in the case was not valid because he suffered from both post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder
Bipolar Disorder Made Worse by Anxiety - Softpedia 14 May 2012

Investigators with the Columbia University New York State Psychiatric Institute determined in a new study that suffering from anxiety makes bipolar disorder patients experience more severe symptoms
Bipolar Symptoms Stronger When Anxiety Disorder is Present - Psych Centra 14 May 2012

People who suffer from an anxiety disorder in addition to bipolar disorder are more likely to have severe symptoms of bipolar, such as suicidal behavior, more manic episodes, and more depressive episodes, according to new research led by Regina
Schizophrenia And Bipolar Disorder Possess the Gifts Of The MAGI - Med India 14 May 2012

MAGI genes formally known as membrane linked to guanylate kinase are findings completely unrelated to the classic story of gift giving
Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) – Pipeline Review, H1 2012 - new market research report - Transworld News 13 May 2012

Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) – Pipeline Review, H1 2012 - Global Markets Direct's, 'Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) - Pipeline Review, H1 2012', provides an overview of the Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) therapeutic pipeline

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David Feherty 'much stronger' after battles with illness, addiction 16 May 2012

...Dallas resident, who takes daily medications to deal with diagnoses of clinical depression and bipolar disorderc6ffddc0ebf66520bc59c8c3092d890d
Court to hear appeal of dismissal of Pa.'s Risperdal lawsuit 16 May 2012

...Pharmaceuticals produces Risperdal, which is approved for use in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder356e24993396dfbce8cd5e38395c7fa0
Defense argues for murderer's life 16 May 2012

...1990, she got pregnant with a son, Steven. Mrs. Mathis, later diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, abused alcohol during pregnancy, witnesses told jurors Tuesday304d639ef3550e5f355ec8e0fe03c7c7
Sinead O'Connor Reveals Why She Canceled Tour 15 May 2012

She has had some serious mental health issues. She posted details on her website, detailing her bipolar disorder and her split with manager Fachtna O'Ceallaigh, citing those events as3d55c4c7a6fd555c2e2184fa5b81de5e
Man Confronts Asperger's, Bipolar By Bringing Kindness To World With Free Hugs 15 May 2012

...smile even for a moment, is worth it every time. " But for Webster, who was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder, he's getting the opportunity to make people happy and to alsob1b639256694e32a037dd8aca705ee8d
Limit off-label psych drugs to save, study says 15 May 2012

...214,113, or 57.6 percent, did not have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder2fa49056e20593fc860e06ec338aa83d

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Mental Health Awareness Month Post Number 2! 12 mins ago

Ok. I'm interrupting my attempt to get deeper into the issues around money and therapy because I have until the end of May to do my part in […]
Feeling Overwhelmed! What to do? 37 mins ago

[caption id="attachment_970" align="alignright" width="293"] Infinity[/caption] For the last two days I've been feeling very overwhelmed to the point where I just couldn't breathe
Goals 1 hr, 12 mins ago

I realized that I started this blog off with a lot of whining...which isn't atypical for me, but it's something I'm trying to get away from
Magick, Mysticism and Mental Illness, Part 2: The similarities between Psychotic and Mystical Religious Experience 1 hr, 21 mins ago

To continue from Part 1... This article will discuss the similarities between mystical, magickal and psychotic experience
Picking Your Battles 1 hr, 33 mins ago

You would think after being a Mom for 16 1/2 years to seven kids, I would know better
Turtle Way - Call for Submissions 2 hrs, 8 mins ago

Turtle Way™ is Write into the Light‘s online literary art magazine. Our primary purpose is to deliver hope to those with mental illness through original works of literature […]

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should i brake up with my pregnant girlfriend?...this. both her mom and her have some kind of bipolar disorder im recently finding out

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He's ignoring me, what should I do?...again. I only did that because of my bipolar disorder I can get heavy emotional and just want to

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